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[VR4Dave]

Now then miggers, got the oil pipes back on ok and been flushing the coolant system most the afternoon (i've learned that is not a good idea to clean the header tank before initial flushing as it was a waste of time!!)

Couple of questions for the experts;

I seem to have a very slight misfire although I've done the pedal trick and have no codes, spanner light flashes repeatedly with no pauses, I think that means no codes stored.
Car was virtually empty of fuel so I could have picked up some crap, as I've put 10 litres in and fuel light is still flashing, so must be very low.
I've read the recent post about a V6 with rough idling, so I have a good idea of the course of action to take with this.

Is the steering heavier on an MV6 than a standard mig? I moved the car round on the drive (to a flushing location) and it seemed awful heavy compared to my CD. I can hear the noise of the PAS pump when I turn the wheel, not dugga dugga, more of a whirring. (I don't hear this noise on the CD)

Cheers in advance
Dave.

[Welung666]

Steering is a little heavier on the MV6, shouldn't be a whirring sound though. Have you checked the fluid level?

[Andy B]

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Is the steering heavier on an MV6 than a standard mig? I moved the car round on the drive (to a flushing location) and it seemed awful heavy compared to my CD. I can hear the noise of the PAS pump when I turn the wheel, not dugga dugga, more of a whirring. (I don't hear this noise on the CD)

Cheers in advance
Dave.

It should be speed senstive if working correctly. At parking speeds you should easily be able to use just one finger.   

[VR4Dave]

Fluid is a nice clear red colour and the resevoir is about half full, not sure on the level it should be.

car hasn't been driven for a couple of months, as i bought it with oil cooler fault. will be taking it for a run next week and will see how it goes.

Thanks for the replies.

[hotel21]

Electrical assistance to the steering is adjustable via tech2 on both MV6 and Elite versions.  Perhaps yours has been altered from standard?